Senior Consultant Physician, Internal Medicine Leader

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is seeking a Consultant Physician to lead and supervise evidence-based patient care, provide clinical leadership, and train junior medical staff. The role focuses on performance management, policy adherence, and efficient medical coverage across the division.

Responsibilities include high-quality patient care, active participation in multi-disciplinary meetings, on-call duties, and fostering a culture of audit, CME, and continuous improvement within the

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years relevant consultant experience (Tier 1) or 8+ years post-board certification (Tier 2)
• For UAE Nationals: clinical fellowship may substitute for experience
• Current national license or equivalent, CME yearly must be certified

Responsibilities

• Supports and implements hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives
• Leads performance management, including peer review and utilization review processes
• Ensures adequate medical coverage within the Division
• Attends divisional meetings and assists recruitment of medical staff
• Diagnoses and treats patients per established standards of best practice
• Oversees junior medical staff and ensures quality of care
• Maintains compliance with hospital policies and procedures
• Leads ward rounds and documents clinical information clearly and timely
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and on-call coverage
• Promotes audit culture and drives continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Quality improvement

CME participation

Clinical governance

Research & publication

Education

National medical license

CME certification

Job description

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is seeking a Consultant Physician to lead and supervise evidence-based patient care, provide clinical leadership, and train junior medical staff. The role focuses on performance management, policy adherence, and efficient medical coverage across the division.

Responsibilities include high-quality patient care, active participation in multi-disciplinary meetings, on-call duties, and fostering a culture of audit, CME, and continuous improvement within the